Mazda 626 1988 Estate car / wagon

This generation of Mazda 626 has been produced from March, 1988 to June, 1992. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mazda is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 2.2 litres and power of from 90 to 116 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 61 HP. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Mazda 626 1988 estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.2 to 9.2 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mazda 626 1988 estate car petrol engine version is Mazda 626 2.2i Wagon, consuming 8.2 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mazda 626 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 4 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mazda 626 modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.5 seconds has Mazda 626 2.2i Wagon version, conversely the tardiest one is Mazda 626 2.0 D Wagon reaching this speed only in 20.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 182 km/h for the 2.2 petrol 116 hp version (Mazda 626 2.2i Wagon).

Lenght of Mazda 626 is 459 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Mazda 626 is about 11 cm longer than Audi A4 estate car / wagon, but 8 cm shorter than Volkswagen Passat estate car / wagon. Mazda 626 gross weight is from 945 to 1250 kg (depending on modification).

This Mazda is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2100 €. According to user reviews, average Mazda 626 repair costs are 10 € per year. Below you will find more detailed information about Mazda 626 prices and costs.

Mazda 626 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 626 1988 1.8 1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 1990 2.0i Wagon Mar 1990 — Jun 1992 2.0 Petrol 90 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 1988 2.0-12V Wagon Mar 1988 — Mar 1990 2.0 Petrol 109 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 1988 2.0-12V Wagon Mar 1988 — Mar 1990

Only version with automatic transmission

2.0 Petrol 109 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 626 1988 2.0 D Wagon 2.0 Diesel 61 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 1990 2.2i Wagon Mar 1990 — Jun 1992

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.2 Petrol 116 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)

Mazda 626 prices

Mazda 626 1988 - 1992 estate car price in Latvia is from 2000 € to 2300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mazda 626 price is very high - Mazda 626 is approximately for 79 percents more expensive then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1988 - 1992 prices). Mazda 626 high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mazda could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Mazda 626 1988 price 2000 € 2100 € 2300 €

Mazda 626 total costs of ownership

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Mazda 626 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mazda 626 reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2004 defects were detected in an average of 22.3 percent of Mazda 626 of this generation (on average 14 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.9%.

Mazda 626 reliability and quality

Mazda 626 1988 estate car features (options)

Percentage of Mazda 626 with corresponding feature (option)

Adjustable steering wheel
55%
Metallic paint
45%
Sunroof
34%
Cruise control
17%

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Mazda 626 reviews

Total 19 Mazda 626 owner reviews

Mazda 626 1990 Hatchback Petrol 2.0 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2002 (age of car 12 years) Owned for:50`000 kilometers (14 years)
Average fuel consumption: 8.5 litres per 100km (20% urban driving)
Total car rating:
8
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